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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.87, 427.53 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.87, 427.53 and 148.03 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.87 : 427.53 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.87/427.53 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.87x = 427.53 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.87x = 63,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.92/284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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