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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.56 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.56 and 124.03 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.56 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.56 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.56 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 53,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278.33/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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