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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.00, 429.00 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.00, 429.00 and 91.01 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.00 : 429.00 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.00/429.00 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.00x = 429.00 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.00x = 39,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,042.12/286.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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