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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.11 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.11 and 80.64 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.11 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.11 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.11 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 34,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,604.10/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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