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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 429.17 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 429.17 and 103.55 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 429.17 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/429.17 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 429.17 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 44,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437.89/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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