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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 430.67 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 430.67 and 94.82 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 430.67 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/430.67 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 430.67 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 40,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833.50/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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