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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.41 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.41 and 103.60 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.41 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.41 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.41 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 44,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,486.88/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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