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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.09, 430.02 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.09, 430.02 and 142.50 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.09 : 430.02 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.09/430.02 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.09x = 430.02 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.09x = 61,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.85/287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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