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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 427.22 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 427.22 and 147.87 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 427.22 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/427.22 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 427.22 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 63,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170.15/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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