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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 430.02 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 430.02 and 104.14 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 430.02 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/430.02 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 430.02 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 44,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782.28/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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