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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 429.95 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 429.95 and 149.90 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 429.95 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/429.95 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 429.95 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 64,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,447.36/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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