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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.80 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.80 and 103.95 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.80 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.80 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.80 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 44,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,677.19/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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