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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 429.60 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 429.60 and 124.12 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 429.60 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/429.60 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 429.60 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 53,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,321.95/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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