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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.26 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.26 and 147.16 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.26 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.26 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.26 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 62,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728.42/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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