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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 429.77 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 429.77 and 104.00 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 429.77 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/429.77 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 429.77 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 44,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694.19/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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