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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.43 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.43 and 114.35 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.43 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.43 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.43 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 49,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331.43/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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