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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.24 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.24 and 141.35 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.24 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.24 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.24 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 60,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,952.91/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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