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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 430.32 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 430.32 and 132.71 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 430.32 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/430.32 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 430.32 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 57,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,105.62/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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