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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 430.28 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 430.28 and 104.18 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 430.28 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/430.28 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 430.28 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 44,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,826.57/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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