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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 431.70 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 431.70 and 112.28 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 431.70 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/431.70 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 431.70 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 48,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,469.12/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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