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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.26 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.26 and 103.61 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.26 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.26 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.26 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 44,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475.63/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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