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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 431.33 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 431.33 and 95.17 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 431.33 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/431.33 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 431.33 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 41,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049.68/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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