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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 427.34 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 427.34 and 147.92 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 427.34 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/427.34 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 427.34 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 63,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209.26/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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