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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 428.16 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 428.16 and 148.69 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 428.16 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/428.16 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 428.16 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 63,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,663.11/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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