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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 429.96 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 429.96 and 141.94 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 429.96 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/429.96 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 429.96 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 61,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,028.52/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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