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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.09 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.09 and 103.43 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.09 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.09 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.09 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 44,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380.78/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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