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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 432.06 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 432.06 and 150.97 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 432.06 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/432.06 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 432.06 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 65,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,229.20/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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