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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.52 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.52 and 141.36 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.52 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.52 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.52 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 60,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575.59/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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