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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 430.33 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 430.33 and 94.53 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 430.33 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/430.33 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 430.33 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 40,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,679.09/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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