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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 429.76 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 429.76 and 113.28 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 429.76 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/429.76 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 429.76 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 48,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683.21/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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