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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 429.79 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 429.79 and 104.05 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 429.79 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/429.79 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 429.79 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 44,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,719.13/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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