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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.86, 432.06 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.86, 432.06 and 151.01 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.86 : 432.06 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.86/432.06 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.86x = 432.06 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.86x = 65,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,245.38/287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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