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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.17, 430.75 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.17, 430.75 and 94.79 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.17 : 430.75 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.17/430.75 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.17x = 430.75 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.17x = 40,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830.32/287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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