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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 426.74 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 426.74 and 147.57 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 426.74 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/426.74 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 426.74 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 62,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974.02/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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