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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 429.81 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 429.81 and 147.64 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 429.81 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/429.81 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 429.81 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 63,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,457.15/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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