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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.73, 428.43 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.73, 428.43 and 112.27 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.73 : 428.43 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.73/428.43 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.73x = 428.43 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.73x = 48,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,099.84/285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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