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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 428.76 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 428.76 and 148.96 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 428.76 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/428.76 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 428.76 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 63,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,868.09/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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