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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 430.40 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 430.40 and 104.48 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 430.40 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/430.40 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 430.40 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 44,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,968.19/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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