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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 427.92 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 427.92 and 148.27 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 427.92 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/427.92 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 427.92 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 63,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,447.70/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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