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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.44 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.44 and 103.73 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.44 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.44 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.44 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 44,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,543.15/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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