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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 430.75 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 430.75 and 141.21 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 430.75 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/430.75 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 430.75 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 60,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826.21/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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