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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.92 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.92 and 104.65 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.92 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.92 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.92 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 45,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094.70/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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