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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.42 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.42 and 82.13 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.42 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.42 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.42 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 35,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430.97/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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