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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 430.61 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 430.61 and 104.48 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 430.61 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/430.61 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 430.61 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 44,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,990.13/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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