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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 430.40 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 430.40 and 149.90 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 430.40 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/430.40 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 430.40 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 64,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,516.96/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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