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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 431.31 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 431.31 and 114.12 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 431.31 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/431.31 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 431.31 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 49,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,221.10/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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