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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.55, 429.86 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.55, 429.86 and 94.13 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.55 : 429.86 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.55/429.86 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.55x = 429.86 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.55x = 40,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,460.81/286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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