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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 427.10 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 427.10 and 140.60 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 427.10 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/427.10 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 427.10 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 60,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,050.26/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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