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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.00, 430.56 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.00, 430.56 and 150.03 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.00 : 430.56 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.00/430.56 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.00x = 430.56 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.00x = 64,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,596.92/287.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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