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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 430.92 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 430.92 and 114.05 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 430.92 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/430.92 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 430.92 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 49,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,144.27/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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