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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.78, 428.69 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.78, 428.69 and 103.18 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.78 : 428.69 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.78/428.69 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.78x = 428.69 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.78x = 44,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231.62/285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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