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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 431.97 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 431.97 and 190.14 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 431.97 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/431.97 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 431.97 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 82,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,134.78/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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