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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 429.02 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 429.02 and 123.81 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 429.02 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/429.02 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 429.02 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 53,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,116.35/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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