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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 430.83 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 430.83 and 143 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 430.83 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/430.83 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 430.83 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 61,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608.69/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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