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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 428.87 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 428.87 and 148.94 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 428.87 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/428.87 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 428.87 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 63,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,873.01/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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