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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.77, 430.26 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.77, 430.26 and 124.47 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.77 : 430.26 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.77/430.26 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.77x = 430.26 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.77x = 53,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554.46/286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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