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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.51, 427.01 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.51, 427.01 and 147.65 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.51 : 427.01 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.51/427.01 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.51x = 427.01 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.51x = 63,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,045.89/284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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