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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.36 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.36 and 141.32 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.36 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.36 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.36 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 60,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956.93/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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