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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 429.44 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 429.44 and 149.23 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 429.44 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/429.44 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 429.44 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 64,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,083.18/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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