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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 430.78 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 430.78 and 104.48 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 430.78 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/430.78 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 430.78 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 45,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008.71/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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