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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 430.09 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 430.09 and 122.16 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 430.09 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/430.09 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 430.09 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 52,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,541.10/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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