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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 431.37 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 431.37 and 150.56 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 431.37 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/431.37 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 431.37 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 64,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944.91/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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