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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.11, 430.79 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.11, 430.79 and 94.75 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.11 : 430.79 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.11/430.79 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.11x = 430.79 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.11x = 40,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,816.88/287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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