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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 429.40 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 429.40 and 113.02 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 429.40 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/429.40 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 429.40 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 48,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529.86/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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