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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 429.44 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 429.44 and 80.88 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 429.44 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/429.44 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 429.44 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 34,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,733.11/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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