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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 429.77 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 429.77 and 104.06 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 429.77 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/429.77 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 429.77 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 44,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.87/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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