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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 431.22 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 431.22 and 104.98 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 431.22 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/431.22 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 431.22 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 45,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,269.60/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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