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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 429.80 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 429.80 and 124.11 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 429.80 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/429.80 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 429.80 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 53,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341.86/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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