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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 429.44 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 429.44 and 149.02 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 429.44 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/429.44 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 429.44 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 63,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,995.15/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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