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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.17, 430.41 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.17, 430.41 and 146.38 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.17 : 430.41 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.17/430.41 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.17x = 430.41 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.17x = 63,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,003.42/287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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