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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 430.98 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 430.98 and 104.74 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 430.98 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/430.98 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 430.98 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 45,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140.85/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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