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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 431.27 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 431.27 and 114.11 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 431.27 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/431.27 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 431.27 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 49,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212.22/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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