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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 426.35 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 426.35 and 147.19 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 426.35 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/426.35 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 426.35 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 62,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754.46/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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