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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 431.97 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 431.97 and 150.94 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 431.97 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/431.97 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 431.97 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 65,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201.55/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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