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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 430.50 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 430.50 and 150.18 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 430.50 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/430.50 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 430.50 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 64,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,652.49/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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