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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 430 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 430 and 124.32 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 430 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/430 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 430 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 53,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,457.60/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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