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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.99, 431.96 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.99, 431.96 and 114.68 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.99 : 431.96 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.99/431.96 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.99x = 431.96 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.99x = 49,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536.60/287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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