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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 429.11 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 429.11 and 149.11 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 429.11 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/429.11 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 429.11 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 63,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,984.59/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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