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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 429.95 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 429.95 and 124.30 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 429.95 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/429.95 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 429.95 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 53,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,442.79/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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