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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 430.07 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 430.07 and 140.40 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 430.07 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/430.07 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 430.07 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 60,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381.13/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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