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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 428.36 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 428.36 and 141.19 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 428.36 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/428.36 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 428.36 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 60,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,478.37/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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