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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 430.74 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 430.74 and 140.88 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 430.74 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/430.74 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 430.74 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 60,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,682.65/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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