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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 430.29 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 430.29 and 91.87 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 430.29 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/430.29 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 430.29 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 39,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.80/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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