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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 428.36 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 428.36 and 148.74 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 428.36 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/428.36 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 428.36 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 63,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,714.27/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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