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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 430.65 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 430.65 and 124.69 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 430.65 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/430.65 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 430.65 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 53,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697.75/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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