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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 429.27 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 429.27 and 148.99 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 429.27 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/429.27 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 429.27 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 63,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,956.94/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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