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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 431.70 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 431.70 and 95.44 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 431.70 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/431.70 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 431.70 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 41,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,201.45/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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