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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 431.46 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 431.46 and 141.48 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 431.46 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/431.46 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 431.46 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 61,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042.96/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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