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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 429.89 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 429.89 and 149.66 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 429.89 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/429.89 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 429.89 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 64,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,334.44/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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