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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 429.23 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 429.23 and 149.24 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 429.23 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/429.23 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 429.23 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 64,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,059.73/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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