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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 429.90 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 429.90 and 124.24 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 429.90 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/429.90 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 429.90 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 53,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410.78/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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