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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 429.50 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 429.50 and 80.90 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 429.50 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/429.50 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 429.50 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 34,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,746.22/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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