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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.47 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.47 and 142.53 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.47 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.47 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.47 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 61,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,354.89/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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