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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 429.14 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 429.14 and 156.01 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 429.14 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/429.14 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 429.14 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 66,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950.13/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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