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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 429.69 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 429.69 and 94.07 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 429.69 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/429.69 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 429.69 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 40,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418.79/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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