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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 431.09 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 431.09 and 104.65 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 431.09 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/431.09 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 431.09 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 45,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,113.57/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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