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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 430.29 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 430.29 and 124.52 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 430.29 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/430.29 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 430.29 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 53,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577.56/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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