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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 429.71 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 429.71 and 91.46 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 429.71 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/429.71 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 429.71 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 39,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301.28/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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