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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 427.18 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 427.18 and 147.88 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 427.18 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/427.18 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 427.18 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 63,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,171.38/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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