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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.60 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.60 and 148.66 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.60 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.60 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.60 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 63,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,714.98/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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