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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 429.17 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 429.17 and 80.73 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 429.17 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/429.17 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 429.17 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 34,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646.89/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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