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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 430.20 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 430.20 and 140.55 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 430.20 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/430.20 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 430.20 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 60,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464.61/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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