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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 428.34 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 428.34 and 141.23 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 428.34 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/428.34 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 428.34 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 60,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494.46/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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