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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 429.12 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 429.12 and 103.47 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 429.12 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/429.12 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 429.12 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 44,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401.05/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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