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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.75, 430.83 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.75, 430.83 and 157.14 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 430.83 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/430.83 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 430.83 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 67,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,700.63/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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