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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.84 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.84 and 104.04 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.84 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.84 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.84 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 44,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720.55/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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