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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.71, 428.65 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.71, 428.65 and 93.47 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.71 : 428.65 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.71/428.65 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.71x = 428.65 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.71x = 40,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063.54/285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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