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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 429.45 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 429.45 and 141.96 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 429.45 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/429.45 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 429.45 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 60,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,964.72/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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