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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 428.93 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 428.93 and 148.92 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 428.93 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/428.93 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 428.93 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 63,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,873.37/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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