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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 428.99 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 428.99 and 141.63 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 428.99 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/428.99 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 428.99 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 60,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757.15/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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