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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 430.17 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 430.17 and 149.82 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 430.17 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/430.17 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 430.17 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 64,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448.07/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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