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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.91 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.91 and 149.45 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.91 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.91 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.91 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 64,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247.53/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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