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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 430.01 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 430.01 and 147.68 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 430.01 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/430.01 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 430.01 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 63,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500.99/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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