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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 427.25 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 427.25 and 147.89 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 427.25 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/427.25 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 427.25 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 63,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,187.44/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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