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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.13, 430.63 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.13, 430.63 and 140.73 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.13 : 430.63 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.13/430.63 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.13x = 430.63 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.13x = 60,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603.02/287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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