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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 430.66 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 430.66 and 114.07 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 430.66 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/430.66 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 430.66 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 49,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125.39/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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