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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 431.04 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 431.04 and 104.88 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 431.04 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/431.04 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 431.04 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 45,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207.48/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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