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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 430.78 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 430.78 and 104.68 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 430.78 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/430.78 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 430.78 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 45,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094.05/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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