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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 431.95 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 431.95 and 114.57 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 431.95 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/431.95 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 431.95 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 49,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488.49/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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