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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.91, 428.14 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.91, 428.14 and 141.25 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.91 : 428.14 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.91/428.14 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.91x = 428.14 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.91x = 60,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,474.78/285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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