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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 430.02 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 430.02 and 81.24 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 430.02 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/430.02 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 430.02 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 34,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.82/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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