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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 430.92 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 430.92 and 94.95 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 430.92 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/430.92 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 430.92 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 40,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,915.85/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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