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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.38 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.38 and 101.16 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.38 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.38 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.38 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 43,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,436.08/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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