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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 431.10 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 431.10 and 191.32 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 431.10 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/431.10 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 431.10 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 82,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,478.05/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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