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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.66 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.66 and 116.81 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.66 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.66 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.66 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 50,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,421.62/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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