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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 431.07 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 431.07 and 120.62 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 431.07 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/431.07 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 431.07 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 51,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,997.11/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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