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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.78, 428.65 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.78, 428.65 and 103.14 is: 154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.78 : 428.65 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.78/428.65 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.78x = 428.65 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.78x = 44,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210.96/285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.70

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