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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 427.14 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 427.14 and 147.74 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 427.14 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/427.14 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 427.14 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 63,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,105.66/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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