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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 429 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 429 and 80.62 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 429 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/429 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 429 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 34,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585.98/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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