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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 430.25 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 430.25 and 104.22 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 430.25 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/430.25 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 430.25 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 44,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.13/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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