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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 430.90 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 430.90 and 142.93 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 430.90 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/430.90 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 430.90 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 61,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.54/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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