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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.34 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.34 and 104.29 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.34 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.34 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.34 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 44,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878.56/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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