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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 430.88 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 430.88 and 114.03 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 430.88 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/430.88 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 430.88 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 49,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133.25/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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