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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 427.98 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 427.98 and 148.54 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 427.98 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/427.98 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 427.98 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 63,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,572.15/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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