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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 428.28 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 428.28 and 141.19 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 428.28 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/428.28 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 428.28 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 60,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467.25/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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