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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 427.92 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 427.92 and 148.20 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 427.92 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/427.92 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 427.92 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 63,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,417.74/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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