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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 431.90 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 431.90 and 141.67 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 431.90 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/431.90 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 431.90 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 61,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.62/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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