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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 429.11 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 429.11 and 121.83 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 429.11 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/429.11 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 429.11 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 52,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.86/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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