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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 430.50 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 430.50 and 81.62 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 430.50 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/430.50 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 430.50 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 35,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137.41/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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