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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.67 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.67 and 142.07 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.67 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.67 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.67 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 61,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043.22/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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