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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 430.01 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 430.01 and 81.24 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 430.01 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/430.01 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 430.01 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 34,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933.61/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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