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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 427.97 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 427.97 and 148.52 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 427.97 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/427.97 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 427.97 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 63,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,562.10/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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