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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.38 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.38 and 121.58 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.38 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.38 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.38 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 52,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204.02/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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