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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 430 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 430 and 94.26 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 430 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/430 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 430 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 40,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531.80/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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