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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 430.83 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 430.83 and 104.61 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 430.83 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/430.83 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 430.83 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 45,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,069.22/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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