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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 429.56 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 429.56 and 91.40 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 429.56 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/429.56 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 429.56 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 39,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261.78/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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