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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.48 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.48 and 114.22 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.48 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.48 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.48 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 49,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282.00/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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