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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 431.32 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 431.32 and 143.68 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 431.32 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/431.32 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 431.32 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 61,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.06/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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