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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 428.51 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 428.51 and 148.65 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 428.51 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/428.51 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 428.51 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 63,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,698.01/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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