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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.89 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.89 and 81.84 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.89 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.89 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.89 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 35,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264.04/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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