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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 430.18 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 430.18 and 149.68 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 430.18 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/430.18 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 430.18 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 64,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389.51/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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