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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 430.02 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 430.02 and 124.41 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 430.02 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/430.02 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 430.02 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 53,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498.79/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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