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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 428.12 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 428.12 and 93.02 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 428.12 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/428.12 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 428.12 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 39,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,823.72/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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