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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 431.13 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 431.13 and 82.01 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 431.13 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/431.13 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 431.13 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 35,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356.97/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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