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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 427.59 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 427.59 and 141.15 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 427.59 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/427.59 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 427.59 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 60,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,354.33/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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