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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 430.90 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 430.90 and 70.84 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 430.90 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/430.90 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 430.90 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 30,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524.96/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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