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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.11, 425.50 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.11, 425.50 and 147.26 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.11 : 425.50 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.11/425.50 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.11x = 425.50 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.11x = 62,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,659.83/284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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