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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 430.09 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 430.09 and 94.39 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 430.09 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/430.09 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 430.09 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 40,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594.88/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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