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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 431.04 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 431.04 and 104.84 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 431.04 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/431.04 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 431.04 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 45,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.23/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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