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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 430.79 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 430.79 and 104.63 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 430.79 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/430.79 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 430.79 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 45,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074.50/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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