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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 429.47 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 429.47 and 101.23 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 429.47 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/429.47 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 429.47 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 43,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473.10/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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