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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 430.41 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 430.41 and 142.76 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 430.41 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/430.41 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 430.41 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 61,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.33/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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