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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 429.12 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 429.12 and 123.75 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 429.12 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/429.12 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 429.12 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 53,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,103.60/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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