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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 428.50 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 428.50 and 103.05 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 428.50 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/428.50 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 428.50 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 44,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.05/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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