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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 430.44 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 430.44 and 124.65 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 430.44 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/430.44 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 430.44 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 53,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,654.35/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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