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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 428.74 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 428.74 and 148.89 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 428.74 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/428.74 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 428.74 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 63,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,835.10/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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