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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 431.18 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 431.18 and 148.56 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 431.18 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/431.18 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 431.18 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 64,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057.80/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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