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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 429.88 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 429.88 and 104.03 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 429.88 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/429.88 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 429.88 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 44,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722.52/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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