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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 428.62 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 428.62 and 93.36 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 428.62 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/428.62 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 428.62 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 40,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015.96/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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