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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 430.87 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 430.87 and 114.01 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 430.87 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/430.87 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 430.87 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 49,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,123.49/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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