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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.36 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.36 and 104.96 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.36 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.36 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.36 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 45,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275.55/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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