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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 429.85 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 429.85 and 140.30 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 429.85 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/429.85 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 429.85 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 60,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307.96/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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