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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 430.67 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 430.67 and 94.70 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 430.67 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/430.67 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 430.67 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 40,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,781.82/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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