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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 429.29 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 429.29 and 103.53 is: 155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 429.29 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/429.29 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 429.29 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 44,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444.26/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.34

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