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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 431.42 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 431.42 and 95.23 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 431.42 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/431.42 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 431.42 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 41,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084.13/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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