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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 431.66 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 431.66 and 143.56 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 431.66 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/431.66 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 431.66 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 61,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969.11/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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