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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.09, 430.49 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.09, 430.49 and 140.85 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.09 : 430.49 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.09/430.49 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.09x = 430.49 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.09x = 60,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,634.52/287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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