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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 430.96 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 430.96 and 81.90 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 430.96 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/430.96 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 430.96 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 35,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.62/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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