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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 427.70 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 427.70 and 148.49 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 427.70 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/427.70 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 427.70 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 63,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,507.41/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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