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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.25, 430.68 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.25, 430.68 and 143.07 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.25 : 430.68 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.25/430.68 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.25x = 430.68 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.25x = 61,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617.39/287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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