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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.55, 429.81 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.55, 429.81 and 103.91 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.55 : 429.81 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.55/429.81 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.55x = 429.81 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.55x = 44,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.41/286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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