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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.53, 431.32 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.53, 431.32 and 104.94 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.53 : 431.32 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.53/431.32 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.53x = 431.32 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.53x = 45,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262.72/287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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