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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 430.92 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 430.92 and 104.85 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 430.92 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/430.92 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 430.92 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 45,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,181.96/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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