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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 431.19 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 431.19 and 143.19 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 431.19 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/431.19 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 431.19 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 61,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742.10/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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