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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 431.87 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 431.87 and 105.33 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 431.87 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/431.87 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 431.87 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 45,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488.42/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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