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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 426.14 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 426.14 and 147.05 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 426.14 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/426.14 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 426.14 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 62,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661.02/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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