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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 429.99 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 429.99 and 104.18 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 429.99 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/429.99 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 429.99 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 44,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794.21/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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