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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 429.75 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 429.75 and 94.14 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 429.75 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/429.75 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 429.75 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 40,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456.67/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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