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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 431.76 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 431.76 and 141.63 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 431.76 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/431.76 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 431.76 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 61,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150.17/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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