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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.17 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.17 and 149.04 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.17 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.17 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.17 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 63,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962.75/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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