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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 429.60 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 429.60 and 94 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 429.60 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/429.60 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 429.60 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 40,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382.40/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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