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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 429.52 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 429.52 and 103.74 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 429.52 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/429.52 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 429.52 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 44,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559.29/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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