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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 427.97 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 427.97 and 148.12 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 427.97 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/427.97 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 427.97 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 63,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,390.22/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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