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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 429.27 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 429.27 and 123.83 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 429.27 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/429.27 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 429.27 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 53,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,155.50/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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