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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.73, 428.70 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.73, 428.70 and 148.69 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.73 : 428.70 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.73/428.70 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.73x = 428.70 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.73x = 63,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,743.40/285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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