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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 425.56 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 425.56 and 146.64 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 425.56 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/425.56 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 425.56 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 62,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404.12/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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