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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.71, 426.76 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.71, 426.76 and 147.72 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.71 : 426.76 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.71/426.76 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.71x = 426.76 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.71x = 63,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040.62/284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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