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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 429.03 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 429.03 and 121.57 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 429.03 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/429.03 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 429.03 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 52,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156.10/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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