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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 425.78 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 425.78 and 144.97 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 425.78 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/425.78 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 425.78 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 61,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,723.54/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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