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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 431.74 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 431.74 and 141.64 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 431.74 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/431.74 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 431.74 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 61,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151.65/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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