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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 430.36 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 430.36 and 104.31 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 430.36 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/430.36 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 430.36 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 44,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890.59/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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