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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.26 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.26 and 124 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.26 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.26 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.26 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 53,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228.24/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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