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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.41 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.41 and 148.53 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.41 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.41 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.41 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 63,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,632.69/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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