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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.50 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.50 and 123.90 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.50 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.50 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.50 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 53,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.43/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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