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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 429.26 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 429.26 and 93.75 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 429.26 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/429.26 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 429.26 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 40,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242.66/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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