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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.46 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.46 and 140.94 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.46 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.46 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.46 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 60,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,387.15/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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