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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 430.37 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 430.37 and 122.36 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 430.37 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/430.37 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 430.37 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 52,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.23/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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