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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 429.72 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 429.72 and 140.22 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 429.72 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/429.72 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 429.72 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 60,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,256.22/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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