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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 430.63 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 430.63 and 150.19 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 430.63 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/430.63 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 430.63 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 64,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,676.32/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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