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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 430.97 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 430.97 and 104.73 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 430.97 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/430.97 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 430.97 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 45,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134.96/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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