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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.00, 429.02 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.00, 429.02 and 91.02 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.00 : 429.02 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.00/429.02 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.00x = 429.02 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.00x = 39,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048.48/286.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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