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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 428.60 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 428.60 and 148.68 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 428.60 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/428.60 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 428.60 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 63,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,724.25/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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