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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 430.23 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 430.23 and 91.87 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 430.23 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/430.23 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 430.23 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 39,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524.50/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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