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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 430.43 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 430.43 and 124.56 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 430.43 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/430.43 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 430.43 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 53,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613.74/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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