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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.47, 428.21 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.47, 428.21 and 93.09 is: 139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.47 : 428.21 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.47/428.21 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.47x = 428.21 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.47x = 39,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863.56/285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.64

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