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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 430.07 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 430.07 and 149.72 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 430.07 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/430.07 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 430.07 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 64,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390.08/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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