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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 431.16 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 431.16 and 114.07 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 431.16 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/431.16 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 431.16 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 49,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,180.27/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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