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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 429.12 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 429.12 and 139.83 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 429.12 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/429.12 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 429.12 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 60,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,003.85/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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