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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 429.30 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 429.30 and 103.60 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 429.30 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/429.30 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 429.30 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 44,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475.48/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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