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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 429.36 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 429.36 and 103.74 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 429.36 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/429.36 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 429.36 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 44,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541.81/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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