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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 429.70 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 429.70 and 103.81 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 429.70 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/429.70 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 429.70 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 44,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608.26/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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