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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.33, 429.19 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.33, 429.19 and 123.98 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.33 : 429.19 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.33/429.19 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.33x = 429.19 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.33x = 53,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208.83/286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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