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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 430.61 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 430.61 and 150.54 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 430.61 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/430.61 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 430.61 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 64,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823.28/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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