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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 430.82 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 430.82 and 113.85 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 430.82 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/430.82 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 430.82 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 49,048.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048.29/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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