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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.87, 431.80 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.87, 431.80 and 95.49 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.87 : 431.80 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.87/431.80 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.87x = 431.80 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.87x = 41,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.58/287.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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