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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 429.69 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 429.69 and 103.79 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 429.69 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/429.69 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 429.69 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 44,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597.53/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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