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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 430.01 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 430.01 and 91.67 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 430.01 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/430.01 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 430.01 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 39,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,419.02/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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