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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 428.36 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 428.36 and 148.72 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 428.36 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/428.36 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 428.36 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 63,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,705.70/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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