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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 429.20 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 429.20 and 93.76 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 429.20 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/429.20 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 429.20 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 40,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.79/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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