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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.27 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.27 and 150.51 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.27 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.27 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.27 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 64,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.30/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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