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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 428.62 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 428.62 and 148.67 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 428.62 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/428.62 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 428.62 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 63,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,724.30/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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