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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 430.43 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 430.43 and 81.53 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 430.43 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/430.43 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 430.43 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 35,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090.81/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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