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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 430.60 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 430.60 and 104.38 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 430.60 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/430.60 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 430.60 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 44,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,946.03/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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