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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 429.68 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 429.68 and 128.24 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 429.68 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/429.68 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 429.68 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 55,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,100.81/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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