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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 429.78 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 429.78 and 124.22 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 429.78 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/429.78 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 429.78 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 53,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387.27/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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