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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 428.32 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 428.32 and 148.56 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 428.32 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/428.32 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 428.32 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 63,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631.22/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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