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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 430.14 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 430.14 and 124.43 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 430.14 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/430.14 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 430.14 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 53,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,520.17/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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