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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.38 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.38 and 95.19 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.38 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.38 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.38 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 41,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,063.06/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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