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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.70, 428.19 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.70, 428.19 and 141.38 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.70 : 428.19 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.70/428.19 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.70x = 428.19 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.70x = 60,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537.50/285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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