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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 431.32 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 431.32 and 191.68 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 431.32 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/431.32 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 431.32 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 82,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,675.42/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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