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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.18 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.18 and 103.59 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.18 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.18 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.18 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 44,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,459.83/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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