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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 429.35 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 429.35 and 141.84 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 429.35 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/429.35 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 429.35 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 60,898.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,898.29/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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