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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 429.39 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 429.39 and 123.93 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 429.39 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/429.39 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 429.39 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 53,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.30/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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