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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 430.16 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 430.16 and 149.94 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 430.16 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/430.16 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 430.16 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 64,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,498.19/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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