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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 431.25 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 431.25 and 95.14 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 431.25 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/431.25 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 431.25 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 41,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029.13/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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