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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 428.98 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 428.98 and 103.40 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 428.98 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/428.98 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 428.98 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 44,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356.53/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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