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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 428.80 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 428.80 and 141.60 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 428.80 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/428.80 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 428.80 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 60,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718.08/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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