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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 429.81 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 429.81 and 104.15 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 429.81 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/429.81 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 429.81 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 44,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,765.40/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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