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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.86, 427.37 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.86, 427.37 and 148 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.86 : 427.37 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.86/427.37 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.86x = 427.37 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.86x = 63,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250.76/284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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