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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.10 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.10 and 104.19 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.10 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.10 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.10 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 44,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,809.45/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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