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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 430.49 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 430.49 and 122.32 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 430.49 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/430.49 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 430.49 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 52,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655.53/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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