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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 429.45 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 429.45 and 124.02 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 429.45 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/429.45 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 429.45 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 53,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,260.39/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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