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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 428.99 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 428.99 and 148.94 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 428.99 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/428.99 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 428.99 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 63,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890.88/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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