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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 431.08 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 431.08 and 95.04 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 431.08 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/431.08 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 431.08 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 40,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969.84/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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