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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 429.26 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 429.26 and 91.17 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 429.26 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/429.26 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 429.26 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 39,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135.86/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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