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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 427.97 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 427.97 and 148.37 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 427.97 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/427.97 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 427.97 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 63,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495.03/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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