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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 429.12 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 429.12 and 149.19 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 429.12 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/429.12 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 429.12 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 64,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,020.41/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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