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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 428.94 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 428.94 and 123.62 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 428.94 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/428.94 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 428.94 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 53,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023.42/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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