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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.87, 430.20 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.87, 430.20 and 101.73 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.87 : 430.20 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.87/430.20 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.87x = 430.20 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.87x = 43,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,764.25/286.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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