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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.74 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.74 and 81.70 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.74 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.74 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.74 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 35,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192.30/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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