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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 425.54 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 425.54 and 146.94 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 425.54 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/425.54 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 425.54 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 62,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,528.11/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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