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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 430.72 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 430.72 and 81.77 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 430.72 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/430.72 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 430.72 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 35,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220.64/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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