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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 427.01 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 427.01 and 147.56 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 427.01 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/427.01 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 427.01 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 63,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,009.60/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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