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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 430.84 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 430.84 and 143.44 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 430.84 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/430.84 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 430.84 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 61,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,799.69/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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