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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 427.44 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 427.44 and 140.70 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 427.44 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/427.44 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 427.44 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 60,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140.81/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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