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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 431.36 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 431.36 and 150.50 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 431.36 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/431.36 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 431.36 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 64,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,919.68/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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