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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.06, 429 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.06, 429 and 123.71 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.06 : 429 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.06/429 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.06x = 429 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.06x = 53,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,069.45/286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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