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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.42 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.42 and 123.95 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.42 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.42 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.42 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 53,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,226.61/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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