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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 431.73 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 431.73 and 114.43 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 431.73 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/431.73 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 431.73 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 49,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,402.86/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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