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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.94, 428.91 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.94, 428.91 and 141.76 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.94 : 428.91 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.94/428.91 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.94x = 428.91 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.94x = 60,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802.28/285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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