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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 428.49 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 428.49 and 103.07 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 428.49 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/428.49 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 428.49 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 44,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162.32/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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