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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 429.70 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 429.70 and 124.02 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 429.70 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/429.70 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 429.70 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 53,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291.39/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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