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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 428.64 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 428.64 and 141.36 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 428.64 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/428.64 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 428.64 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 60,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592.55/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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