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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 429.03 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 429.03 and 148.97 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 429.03 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/429.03 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 429.03 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 63,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,911.43/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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