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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 427.07 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 427.07 and 147.72 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 427.07 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/427.07 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 427.07 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 63,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,088.75/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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