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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 429.97 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 429.97 and 91.60 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 429.97 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/429.97 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 429.97 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 39,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,384.79/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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