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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 429.55 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 429.55 and 103.81 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 429.55 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/429.55 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 429.55 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 44,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590.25/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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