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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 427.77 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 427.77 and 141 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 427.77 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/427.77 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 427.77 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 60,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,315.57/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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