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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 428.69 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 428.69 and 93.38 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 428.69 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/428.69 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 428.69 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 40,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,029.16/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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