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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 429.30 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 429.30 and 112.88 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 429.30 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/429.30 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 429.30 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 48,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,459.38/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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