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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 431.24 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 431.24 and 95.09 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 431.24 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/431.24 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 431.24 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 41,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003.98/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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