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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 431.41 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 431.41 and 114.27 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 431.41 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/431.41 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 431.41 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 49,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297.22/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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