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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 429 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 429 and 103.46 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 429 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/429 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 429 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 44,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,384.34/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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