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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 428.84 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 428.84 and 149.16 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 428.84 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/428.84 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 428.84 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 63,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.77/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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