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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 430.78 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 430.78 and 113.92 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 430.78 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/430.78 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 430.78 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 49,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.46/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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