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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 426.10 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 426.10 and 147.27 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 426.10 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/426.10 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 426.10 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 62,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748.88/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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