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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.85, 426.78 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.85, 426.78 and 147.69 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.85 : 426.78 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.85/426.78 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.85x = 426.78 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.85x = 63,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031.14/284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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