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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 396.71 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 396.71 and 175.42 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 396.71 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/396.71 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 396.71 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 69,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,590.87/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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