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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 428.99 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 428.99 and 141.95 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 428.99 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/428.99 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 428.99 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 60,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,895.49/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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