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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 431.40 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 431.40 and 105.02 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 431.40 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/431.40 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 431.40 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 45,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,305.63/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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