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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 430.20 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 430.20 and 104.25 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 430.20 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/430.20 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 430.20 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 44,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.35/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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