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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.16 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.16 and 149.85 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.16 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.16 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.16 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 64,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,458.73/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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