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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 642.85 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 642.85 and 140 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 642.85 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/642.85 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 642.85 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 89,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,998.30/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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