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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 430.68 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 430.68 and 140.81 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 430.68 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/430.68 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 430.68 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 60,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,642.43/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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