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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 430.94 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 430.94 and 104.80 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 430.94 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/430.94 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 430.94 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 45,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162.51/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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