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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.46, 429.64 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.46, 429.64 and 124.10 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.46 : 429.64 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.46/429.64 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.46x = 429.64 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.46x = 53,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,315.87/286.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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