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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.86, 428.88 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.86, 428.88 and 93.50 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.86 : 428.88 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.86/428.88 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.86x = 428.88 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.86x = 40,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100.28/285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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