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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 430.33 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 430.33 and 124.48 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 430.33 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/430.33 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 430.33 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 53,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567.48/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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