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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 431.01 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 431.01 and 81.92 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 431.01 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/431.01 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 431.01 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 35,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306.18/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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