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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 430.28 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 430.28 and 81.44 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 430.28 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/430.28 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 430.28 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 35,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041.36/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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