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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 431.51 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 431.51 and 143.25 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 431.51 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/431.51 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 431.51 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 61,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813.09/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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