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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 430.17 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 430.17 and 104.20 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 430.17 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/430.17 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 430.17 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 44,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823.71/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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