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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.78, 430.02 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.78, 430.02 and 91.72 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.78 : 430.02 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.78/430.02 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.78x = 430.02 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.78x = 39,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.43/286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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