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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.50 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.50 and 124.05 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.50 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.50 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.50 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 53,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,279.48/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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