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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 429.30 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 429.30 and 149.32 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 429.30 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/429.30 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 429.30 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 64,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103.08/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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