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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 428.00 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 428.00 and 140.99 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 428.00 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/428.00 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 428.00 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 60,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,340.88/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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