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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.00, 430.57 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.00, 430.57 and 142.61 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.00 : 430.57 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.00/430.57 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.00x = 430.57 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.00x = 61,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403.59/287.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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