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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 429.95 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 429.95 and 81.19 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 429.95 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/429.95 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 429.95 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 34,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,908.38/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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