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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 430.52 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 430.52 and 111.36 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 430.52 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/430.52 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 430.52 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 47,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,940.54/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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