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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.40 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.40 and 103.02 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.40 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.40 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.40 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 44,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.77/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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