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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 430.14 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 430.14 and 149.88 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 430.14 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/430.14 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 430.14 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 64,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469.38/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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