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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.10 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.10 and 94.28 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.10 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.10 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.10 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 40,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549.83/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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