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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 431.24 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 431.24 and 104.76 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 431.24 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/431.24 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 431.24 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 45,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176.70/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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