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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 431.70 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 431.70 and 190.60 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 431.70 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/431.70 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 431.70 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 82,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,282.02/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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