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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 428.31 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 428.31 and 103.04 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 428.31 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/428.31 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 428.31 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 44,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.06/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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