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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 427.11 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 427.11 and 140.56 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 427.11 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/427.11 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 427.11 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 60,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,034.58/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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