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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 429.77 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 429.77 and 140.32 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 429.77 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/429.77 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 429.77 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 60,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,305.33/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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