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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 432.17 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 432.17 and 105.38 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 432.17 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/432.17 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 432.17 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 45,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,542.07/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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