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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.63 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.63 and 149.60 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.63 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.63 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.63 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 64,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,719.28/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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