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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 429.53 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 429.53 and 124.06 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 429.53 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/429.53 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 429.53 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 53,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,287.49/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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