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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 430.96 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 430.96 and 104.74 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 430.96 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/430.96 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 430.96 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 45,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138.75/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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