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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 428.58 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 428.58 and 93.42 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 428.58 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/428.58 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 428.58 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 40,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,037.94/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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