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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 428.58 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 428.58 and 141.44 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 428.58 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/428.58 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 428.58 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 60,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618.36/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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