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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 429.66 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 429.66 and 149.34 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 429.66 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/429.66 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 429.66 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 64,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,165.42/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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