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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 427.37 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 427.37 and 148.11 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 427.37 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/427.37 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 427.37 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 63,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,297.03/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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