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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 429.99 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 429.99 and 142.50 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 429.99 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/429.99 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 429.99 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 61,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273.58/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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