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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 430.19 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 430.19 and 124.30 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 430.19 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/430.19 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 430.19 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 53,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469.84/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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