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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.78, 430.16 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.78, 430.16 and 81.34 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.78 : 430.16 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.78/430.16 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.78x = 430.16 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.78x = 34,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,989.21/286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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