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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 432.02 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 432.02 and 105.38 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 432.02 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/432.02 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 432.02 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 45,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,526.27/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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