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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 426.87 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 426.87 and 147.63 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 426.87 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/426.87 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 426.87 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 63,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,018.82/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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