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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 425.94 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 425.94 and 147.03 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 425.94 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/425.94 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 425.94 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 62,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625.96/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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