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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.78, 430.14 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.78, 430.14 and 104.13 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.78 : 430.14 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.78/430.14 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.78x = 430.14 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.78x = 44,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,788.59/286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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