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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 428.46 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 428.46 and 148.67 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 428.46 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/428.46 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 428.46 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 63,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697.01/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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