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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 425.88 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 425.88 and 146.96 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 425.88 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/425.88 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 425.88 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 62,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587.32/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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