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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 430.86 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 430.86 and 150.14 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 430.86 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/430.86 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 430.86 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 64,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,687.17/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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