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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 430.22 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 430.22 and 94.41 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 430.22 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/430.22 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 430.22 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 40,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617.31/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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