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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 430.52 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 430.52 and 142.73 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 430.52 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/430.52 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 430.52 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 61,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448.12/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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