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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 427.55 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 427.55 and 147.98 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 427.55 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/427.55 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 427.55 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 63,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,265.97/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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