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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 429.51 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 429.51 and 103.82 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 429.51 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/429.51 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 429.51 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 44,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.73/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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