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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 429.99 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 429.99 and 124.30 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 429.99 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/429.99 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 429.99 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 53,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447.76/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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