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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 431.08 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 431.08 and 143.04 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 431.08 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/431.08 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 431.08 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 61,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661.68/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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