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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 431.37 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 431.37 and 82.11 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 431.37 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/431.37 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 431.37 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 35,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418.92/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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