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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 429.54 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 429.54 and 80.96 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 429.54 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/429.54 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 429.54 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 34,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773.41/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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