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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 427.33 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 427.33 and 148.35 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 427.33 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/427.33 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 427.33 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 63,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393.66/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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