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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 430.57 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 430.57 and 190.25 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 430.57 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/430.57 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 430.57 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 81,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,915.94/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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