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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 430.16 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 430.16 and 104.09 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 430.16 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/430.16 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 430.16 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 44,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773.27/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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