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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 428.71 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 428.71 and 93.41 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 428.71 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/428.71 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 428.71 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 40,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,043.42/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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