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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 429.82 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 429.82 and 122.18 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 429.82 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/429.82 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 429.82 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 52,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514.56/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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