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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 429.58 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 429.58 and 103.73 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 429.58 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/429.58 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 429.58 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 44,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560.44/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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