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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 431.30 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 431.30 and 102.53 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 431.30 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/431.30 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 431.30 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 44,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218.52/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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