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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 427.39 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 427.39 and 147.90 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 427.39 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/427.39 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 427.39 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 63,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208.10/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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