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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 431.80 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 431.80 and 95.50 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 431.80 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/431.80 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 431.80 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 41,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236.90/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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