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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 429.24 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 429.24 and 140.22 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 429.24 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/429.24 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 429.24 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 60,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188.03/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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