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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.00, 425.66 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.00, 425.66 and 147.11 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.00 : 425.66 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.00/425.66 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.00x = 425.66 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.00x = 62,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.98/284.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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