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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 430.48 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 430.48 and 124.64 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 430.48 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/430.48 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 430.48 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 53,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,655.03/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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