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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 430.19 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 430.19 and 142.35 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 430.19 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/430.19 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 430.19 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 61,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,236.83/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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