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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 431.67 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 431.67 and 157.68 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 431.67 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/431.67 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 431.67 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 68,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,065.73/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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