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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 430.01 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 430.01 and 124.35 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 430.01 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/430.01 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 430.01 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 53,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471.12/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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