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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 428.88 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 428.88 and 141.64 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 428.88 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/428.88 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 428.88 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 60,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746.56/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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