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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 430.18 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 430.18 and 104.23 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 430.18 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/430.18 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 430.18 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 44,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837.14/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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