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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 427.04 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 427.04 and 147.60 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 427.04 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/427.04 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 427.04 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 63,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031.10/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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