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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.16 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.16 and 149.90 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.16 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.16 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.16 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 64,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480.98/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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