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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.47, 429.87 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.47, 429.87 and 124.17 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.47 : 429.87 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.47/429.87 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.47x = 429.87 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.47x = 53,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,376.96/286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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