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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.74 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.74 and 104.00 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.74 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.74 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.74 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 44,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,690.81/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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