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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 431.30 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 431.30 and 104.94 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 431.30 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/431.30 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 431.30 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 45,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260.62/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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