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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.12 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.12 and 147.12 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.12 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.12 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.12 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 62,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,690.77/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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