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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 429.31 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 429.31 and 103.70 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 429.31 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/429.31 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 429.31 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 44,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520.65/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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