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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.48 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.48 and 103.80 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.48 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.48 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.48 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 44,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580.02/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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