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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 429.84 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 429.84 and 94.18 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 429.84 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/429.84 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 429.84 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 40,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482.33/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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