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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.98 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.98 and 81.23 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.98 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.98 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.98 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 34,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,924.72/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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