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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 429.12 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 429.12 and 93.70 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 429.12 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/429.12 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 429.12 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 40,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208.54/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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