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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.95, 429.29 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.95, 429.29 and 149.09 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.95 : 429.29 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.95/429.29 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.95x = 429.29 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.95x = 64,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,002.85/285.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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