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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 429.90 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 429.90 and 81.25 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 429.90 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/429.90 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 429.90 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 34,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,928.45/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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