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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 429.82 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 429.82 and 142.64 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 429.82 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/429.82 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 429.82 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 61,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,309.52/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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