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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 431.37 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 431.37 and 190.11 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 431.37 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/431.37 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 431.37 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 82,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.75/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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