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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 429.64 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 429.64 and 149.30 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 429.64 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/429.64 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 429.64 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 64,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145.25/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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