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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 429.47 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 429.47 and 93.94 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 429.47 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/429.47 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 429.47 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 40,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343.22/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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