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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 431.40 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 431.40 and 143.16 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 431.40 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/431.40 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 431.40 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 61,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759.22/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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