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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 429.12 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 429.12 and 149.27 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 429.12 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/429.12 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 429.12 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 64,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052.60/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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