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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 429.28 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 429.28 and 149.37 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 429.28 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/429.28 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 429.28 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 64,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,121.55/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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