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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 431.88 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 431.88 and 105.20 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 431.88 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/431.88 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 431.88 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 45,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431.09/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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