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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 426.80 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 426.80 and 145.90 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 426.80 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/426.80 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 426.80 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 62,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268.62/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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