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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 430 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 430 and 124.48 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 430 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/430 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 430 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 53,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,526.40/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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