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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 429.20 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 429.20 and 103.58 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 429.20 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/429.20 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 429.20 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 44,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455.87/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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