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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 430.91 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 430.91 and 104.57 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 430.91 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/430.91 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 430.91 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 45,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058.23/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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