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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 429.06 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 429.06 and 121.48 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 429.06 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/429.06 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 429.06 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 52,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,122.21/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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