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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 428.99 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 428.99 and 139.83 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 428.99 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/428.99 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 428.99 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 59,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,984.97/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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