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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 430.26 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 430.26 and 140.63 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 430.26 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/430.26 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 430.26 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 60,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,505.31/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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