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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 429.86 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 429.86 and 154.84 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 429.86 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/429.86 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 429.86 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 66,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,559.52/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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