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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 430.96 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 430.96 and 143.06 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 430.96 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/430.96 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 430.96 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 61,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653.14/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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