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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 431.82 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 431.82 and 116.88 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 431.82 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/431.82 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 431.82 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 50,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471.12/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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