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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 431.18 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 431.18 and 82.02 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 431.18 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/431.18 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 431.18 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 35,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,362.82/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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