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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 428.85 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 428.85 and 148.86 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 428.85 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/428.85 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 428.85 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 63,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838.61/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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