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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 429.92 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 429.92 and 91.62 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 429.92 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/429.92 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 429.92 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 39,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389.27/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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