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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 429.27 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 429.27 and 103.70 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 429.27 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/429.27 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 429.27 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 44,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,515.30/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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