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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 429.16 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 429.16 and 121.55 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 429.16 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/429.16 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 429.16 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 52,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,164.40/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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