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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 429.21 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 429.21 and 149.05 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 429.21 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/429.21 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 429.21 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 63,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,973.75/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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