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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 429.72 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 429.72 and 150.02 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 429.72 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/429.72 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 429.72 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 64,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464.45/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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