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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 428.50 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 428.50 and 148.60 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 428.50 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/428.50 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 428.50 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 63,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,675.82/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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