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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 430.72 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 430.72 and 150.02 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 430.72 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/430.72 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 430.72 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 64,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,616.61/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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