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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 430.57 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 430.57 and 104.54 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 430.57 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/430.57 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 430.57 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 45,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,011.79/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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