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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 430.07 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 430.07 and 94.31 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 430.07 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/430.07 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 430.07 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 40,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559.90/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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