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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 430.87 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 430.87 and 129.02 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 430.87 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/430.87 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 430.87 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 55,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.82/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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