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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 429.39 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 429.39 and 140.07 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 429.39 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/429.39 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 429.39 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 60,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,144.66/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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