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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 430.95 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 430.95 and 191 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 430.95 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/430.95 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 430.95 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 82,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,311.45/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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