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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 427.24 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 427.24 and 147.89 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 427.24 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/427.24 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 427.24 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 63,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,185.78/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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