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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.78, 430.17 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.78, 430.17 and 94.40 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.78 : 430.17 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.78/430.17 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.78x = 430.17 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.78x = 40,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,608.05/286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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