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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.78, 431.12 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.78, 431.12 and 150.62 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.78 : 431.12 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.78/431.12 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.78x = 431.12 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.78x = 64,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,935.29/287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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