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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 430.15 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 430.15 and 104.19 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 430.15 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/430.15 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 430.15 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 44,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,817.33/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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