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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 431.76 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 431.76 and 114.64 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 431.76 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/431.76 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 431.76 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 49,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496.97/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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