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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 431.50 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 431.50 and 71.25 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 431.50 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/431.50 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 431.50 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 30,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744.38/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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