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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 428.26 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 428.26 and 93.12 is: 139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 428.26 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/428.26 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 428.26 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 39,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879.57/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.68

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