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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 428.91 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 428.91 and 93.57 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 428.91 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/428.91 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 428.91 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 40,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133.11/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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