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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 429.89 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 429.89 and 124.18 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 429.89 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/429.89 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 429.89 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 53,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,382.04/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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