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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 428.36 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 428.36 and 112.39 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 428.36 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/428.36 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 428.36 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 48,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142.70/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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