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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 429.42 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 429.42 and 112.87 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 429.42 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/429.42 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 429.42 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 48,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,468.64/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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