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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 431.05 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 431.05 and 94.99 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 431.05 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/431.05 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 431.05 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 40,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945.44/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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