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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.96 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.96 and 94.20 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.96 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.96 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.96 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 40,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502.23/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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