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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 430.85 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 430.85 and 113.99 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 430.85 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/430.85 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 430.85 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 49,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110.72/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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