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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 427.60 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 427.60 and 97.49 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 427.60 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/427.60 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 427.60 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 41,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685.46/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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