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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.91, 429 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.91, 429 and 148.93 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.91 : 429 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.91/429 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.91x = 429 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.91x = 63,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890.97/285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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