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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 429.82 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 429.82 and 142.11 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 429.82 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/429.82 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 429.82 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 61,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,081.36/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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