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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.92 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.92 and 124.27 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.92 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.92 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.92 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 53,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,426.47/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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