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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 429.54 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 429.54 and 124.03 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 429.54 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/429.54 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 429.54 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 53,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,275.85/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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