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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 429.57 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 429.57 and 149.63 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 429.57 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/429.57 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 429.57 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 64,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274.41/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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