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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 428.76 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 428.76 and 141.63 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 428.76 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/428.76 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 428.76 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 60,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.28/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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