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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.53, 431.30 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.53, 431.30 and 82.10 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.53 : 431.30 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.53/431.30 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.53x = 431.30 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.53x = 35,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.80/287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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