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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 427.96 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 427.96 and 141.06 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 427.96 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/427.96 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 427.96 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 60,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,368.04/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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