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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 430.61 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 430.61 and 104.34 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 430.61 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/430.61 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 430.61 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 44,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,927.71/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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