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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 429.52 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 429.52 and 94 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 429.52 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/429.52 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 429.52 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 40,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374.88/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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