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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.86, 428.81 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.86, 428.81 and 158.42 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.86 : 428.81 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.86/428.81 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.86x = 428.81 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.86x = 67,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,929.14/285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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