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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 430.32 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 430.32 and 101.74 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 430.32 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/430.32 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 430.32 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 43,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.68/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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