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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.22 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.22 and 95.11 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.22 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.22 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.22 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 41,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013.33/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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