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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 429.90 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 429.90 and 124.32 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 429.90 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/429.90 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 429.90 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 53,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445.17/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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