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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 429.50 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 429.50 and 103.73 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 429.50 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/429.50 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 429.50 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 44,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,552.56/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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