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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 431.07 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 431.07 and 95 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 431.07 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/431.07 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 431.07 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 40,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951.18/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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