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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 431 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 431 and 122.84 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 431 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/431 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 431 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 52,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,944.04/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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