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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 431.33 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 431.33 and 150.57 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 431.33 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/431.33 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 431.33 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 64,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944.61/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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