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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 430.38 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 430.38 and 81.56 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 430.38 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/430.38 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 430.38 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 35,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100.10/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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