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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 430.34 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 430.34 and 104.20 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 430.34 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/430.34 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 430.34 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 44,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,839.83/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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