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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 430.55 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 430.55 and 101.87 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 430.55 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/430.55 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 430.55 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 43,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,861.46/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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