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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 426.72 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 426.72 and 147.55 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 426.72 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/426.72 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 426.72 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 62,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959.66/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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