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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 427.41 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 427.41 and 147.96 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 427.41 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/427.41 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 427.41 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 63,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239.58/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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