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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 430.40 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 430.40 and 124.61 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 430.40 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/430.40 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 430.40 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 53,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632.14/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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