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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 429.97 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 429.97 and 104.08 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 429.97 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/429.97 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 429.97 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 44,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749.94/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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