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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 429.65 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 429.65 and 149.39 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 429.65 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/429.65 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 429.65 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 64,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,187.95/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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