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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 431.84 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 431.84 and 105.24 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 431.84 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/431.84 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 431.84 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 45,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446.32/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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