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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 429.38 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 429.38 and 141.81 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 429.38 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/429.38 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 429.38 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 60,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890.38/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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