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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 430.59 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 430.59 and 141.03 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 430.59 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/430.59 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 430.59 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 60,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,726.11/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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