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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 429.80 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 429.80 and 81.10 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 429.80 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/429.80 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 429.80 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 34,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856.78/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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