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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 430.03 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 430.03 and 142.30 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 430.03 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/430.03 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 430.03 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 61,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,193.27/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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