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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.90 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.90 and 81.19 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.90 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.90 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.90 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 34,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.81/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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