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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.27, 429.09 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.27, 429.09 and 139.99 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.27 : 429.09 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.27/429.09 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.27x = 429.09 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.27x = 60,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068.31/286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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