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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 430.55 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 430.55 and 140.96 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 430.55 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/430.55 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 430.55 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 60,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,687.47/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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