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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.00, 430.50 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.00, 430.50 and 104.33 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.00 : 430.50 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.00/430.50 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.00x = 430.50 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.00x = 44,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911.91/287.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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