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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.41, 430.75 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.41, 430.75 and 143.17 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.41 : 430.75 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.41/430.75 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.41x = 430.75 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.41x = 61,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669.58/287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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