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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.77, 431.49 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.77, 431.49 and 150.96 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.77 : 431.49 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.77/431.49 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.77x = 431.49 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.77x = 65,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,137.73/287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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