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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 429.39 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 429.39 and 113.11 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 429.39 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/429.39 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 429.39 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 48,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567.23/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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