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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 429.41 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 429.41 and 121.92 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 429.41 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/429.41 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 429.41 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 52,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.06/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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