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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 431.10 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 431.10 and 116.28 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 431.10 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/431.10 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 431.10 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 50,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128.31/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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