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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 431.64 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 431.64 and 143.46 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 431.64 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/431.64 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 431.64 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 61,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923.07/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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