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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.66 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.66 and 81.66 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.66 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.66 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.66 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 35,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166.61/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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