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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 429.04 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 429.04 and 149.07 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 429.04 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/429.04 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 429.04 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 63,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,956.99/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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