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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 430.40 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 430.40 and 142.76 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 430.40 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/430.40 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 430.40 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 61,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.90/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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