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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 430.62 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 430.62 and 142.62 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 430.62 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/430.62 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 430.62 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 61,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,415.02/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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