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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 427.13 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 427.13 and 147.66 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 427.13 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/427.13 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 427.13 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 63,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070.02/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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