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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 429.17 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 429.17 and 123.91 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 429.17 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/429.17 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 429.17 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 53,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175.69/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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