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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 431.10 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 431.10 and 141.24 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 431.10 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/431.10 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 431.10 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 60,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,888.56/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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