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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 431.64 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 431.64 and 149.12 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 431.64 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/431.64 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 431.64 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 64,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365.62/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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