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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 430.64 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 430.64 and 104.37 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 430.64 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/430.64 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 430.64 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 44,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,945.37/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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