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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 431.27 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 431.27 and 104.96 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 431.27 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/431.27 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 431.27 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 45,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267.05/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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