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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 430.11 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 430.11 and 122.38 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 430.11 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/430.11 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 430.11 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 52,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,636.86/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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