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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 429.09 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 429.09 and 80.58 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 429.09 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/429.09 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 429.09 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 34,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576.07/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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