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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 430.22 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 430.22 and 94.46 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 430.22 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/430.22 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 430.22 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 40,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638.58/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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