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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.92 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.92 and 81.26 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.92 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.92 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.92 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 34,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933.05/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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