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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.06, 429.16 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.06, 429.16 and 93.68 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.06 : 429.16 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.06/429.16 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.06x = 429.16 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.06x = 40,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,203.71/286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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