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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.18 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.18 and 149.16 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.18 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.18 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.18 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 64,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016.49/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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