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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 429.50 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 429.50 and 91.38 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 429.50 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/429.50 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 429.50 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 39,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249.55/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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