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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 431.27 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 431.27 and 82.09 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 431.27 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/431.27 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 431.27 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 35,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401.47/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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