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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.52 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.52 and 141.32 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.52 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.52 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.52 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 60,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558.45/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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