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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.78 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.78 and 94.76 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.78 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.78 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.78 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 40,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,820.71/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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