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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 428.82 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 428.82 and 123.61 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 428.82 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/428.82 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 428.82 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 53,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.44/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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