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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 430.01 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 430.01 and 149.73 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 430.01 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/430.01 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 430.01 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 64,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,384.65/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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