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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.62 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.62 and 103.19 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.62 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.62 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.62 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 44,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227.09/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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