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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 430.40 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 430.40 and 104.38 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 430.40 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/430.40 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 430.40 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 44,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,926.83/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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