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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 431.93 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 431.93 and 105.40 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 431.93 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/431.93 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 431.93 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 45,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,523.82/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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