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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 429.50 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 429.50 and 141.99 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 429.50 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/429.50 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 429.50 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 60,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984.71/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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