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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 430.65 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 430.65 and 142.74 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 430.65 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/430.65 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 430.65 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 61,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470.98/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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