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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 429.26 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 429.26 and 123.94 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 429.26 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/429.26 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 429.26 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 53,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202.48/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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