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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 432 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 432 and 114.66 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 432 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/432 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 432 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 49,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533.12/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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