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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 430.67 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 430.67 and 104.38 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 430.67 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/430.67 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 430.67 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 44,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952.81/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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