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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 431.43 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 431.43 and 102.59 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 431.43 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/431.43 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 431.43 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 44,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.40/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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