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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.56 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.56 and 124.62 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.56 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.56 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.56 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 53,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656.39/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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