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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 426.99 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 426.99 and 140.50 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 426.99 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/426.99 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 426.99 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 59,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,992.10/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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