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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 431.01 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 431.01 and 104.79 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 431.01 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/431.01 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 431.01 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 45,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.54/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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