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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 426.13 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 426.13 and 147.02 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 426.13 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/426.13 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 426.13 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 62,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648.73/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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