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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 430.67 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 430.67 and 142.58 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 430.67 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/430.67 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 430.67 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 61,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404.93/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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