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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.87, 431.98 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.87, 431.98 and 105.28 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.87 : 431.98 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.87/431.98 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.87x = 431.98 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.87x = 45,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476.17/287.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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