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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 428.83 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 428.83 and 112.62 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 428.83 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/428.83 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 428.83 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 48,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294.83/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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