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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 427.76 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 427.76 and 140.99 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 427.76 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/427.76 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 427.76 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 60,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,310.25/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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