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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.60 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.60 and 103.96 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.60 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.60 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.60 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 44,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661.22/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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