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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 429.98 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 429.98 and 124.34 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 429.98 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/429.98 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 429.98 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 53,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463.71/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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