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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 429.67 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 429.67 and 103.80 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 429.67 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/429.67 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 429.67 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 44,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.75/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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