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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 430.35 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 430.35 and 104.40 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 430.35 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/430.35 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 430.35 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 44,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928.54/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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