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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 430.02 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 430.02 and 94.26 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 430.02 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/430.02 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 430.02 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 40,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,533.69/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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