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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 430.72 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 430.72 and 143.04 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 430.72 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/430.72 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 430.72 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 61,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610.19/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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