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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 429.32 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 429.32 and 93.80 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 429.32 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/429.32 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 429.32 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 40,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270.22/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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