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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.92 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.92 and 101.48 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.92 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.92 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.92 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 43,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628.28/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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