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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 425.09 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 425.09 and 146.66 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 425.09 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/425.09 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 425.09 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 62,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,343.70/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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