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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 430.22 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 430.22 and 91.88 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 430.22 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/430.22 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 430.22 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 39,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,526.69/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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