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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 426.87 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 426.87 and 147.89 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 426.87 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/426.87 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 426.87 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 63,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127.67/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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