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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 427.30 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 427.30 and 140.83 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 427.30 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/427.30 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 427.30 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 60,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175.24/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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